Based In Suffolk, Jeff Sims antiques specializes in quality Silver, Glass and decorative items, with an emphasis on usable tableware and objets de vertu. With over 40 years experience in the antiques business, customer satisfaction is a priority and great care is taken in the description and authenticity of each item offered.
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Suffolk, UK
Superb Victorian Silver Horse Hoof Vesta
REF: K1669 / LA565328
£210
€245
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Description
A rare Victorian novelty silver vesta, by Hilliard & Thomason. The body is formed as a hoof in a horseshoe and is fully cast front and back. The hinged lid has the striker and it is fully hallmarked to the base. The Victorians loved novelty items and this is both a collectable and sought after example.
measurements
Height:
4.2 cm
Width:
4 cm
Depth:
1.2 cm
declaration
Jeff Sims Antiques has clarified that the Superb Victorian Silver Horse Hoof Vesta (LA565328) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1880
condition
Excellent, with no holes or splits. The striker has some loss of definition and there are a couple of blemishes to the sides, shown in photograph and commensurate with age and use.
Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.
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Date of Manufacture:
1880
location
This Superb Victorian Silver Horse Hoof Vesta is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom
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